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Howell, Gibson & Hughes, P.A.
William Cox, Partner
PO Box 40
Beaufort, South Carolina 29901
Email: wcox@hghpa.com | https://www.hghpa.com/
Send application materials to: Bernadene Giles – bgiles@hghpa.com – 843-522-2400
Recruiting for office(s) in: Beaufort, South Carolina
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Howell, Gibson & Hughes, P.A., located in Beaufort, South Carolina, is seeking to add an associate attorney to its team. Since 1968, Howell, Gibson & Hughes, P.A. has a proud tradition of providing clients with quality legal services. The attorneys at Howell, Gibson & Hughes, P.A. work with a wide array of local, state, and national clients and serve as outside general counsel for several clients. With a focus on defense, attorneys at Howell, Gibson & Hughes, P.A. have extensive experience representing clients in matters involving claims of medical malpractice, construction, employment, personal injury, governmental and administrative law. Ideal candidates are persons that want to learn how to handle litigation from start to finish and immediately begin assisting with written discovery, depositions, and motions practice. Howell, Gibson & Hughes, P.A. offers a competitive salary based on experience and ability, as well as a benefits package that helps take care of our employee and their family both physically and financially. If joining a team of attorneys that enjoy living in the South Carolina Lowcountry while maintaining an active state-wide practice sounds ideal, please apply.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 1 December 2025
- Anticipated start date: TBD/ASAP
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Cover letter, 3
Hiring criteria
0-2 years of experience and admission to South Carolina Bar preferred. Excellent work ethic and organization, as well as interpersonal skills.